Seattle based drone metal band sunn O))) performed at Iowa City’s Englert Theater last week, April 18th.
During the new Stop/Time Festival on April 4th, I had the pleasure of attending a reading by acclaimed poet Danez Smith at the Englert Theatre.
Continuing to find inspiration in Iowa City’s arts community. KRUI’s Tarik took a little day trip to Hancher’s new Stop/Time Festival, losing himself in two incredible performances from Evicshen and Sharp Pins.
Logan Melia sits down with Eve 6 at Innings Festival in Tempe, Arizona. Eve 6 took some time after their slot to discuss their early days playing gigs at small cafes all the way to a racetrack.
Luke Combs came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026
After listening to a lot of jazz over the past week, culminating in an amazing performance by renowned trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and the PUBLIQuartet last Friday at the Stop/Time Festival presented by Hancher Auditorium, I’ve come to the conclusion that most jazz isn’t meant for an audience at all.
If you are looking for an album to bang your head to, check out Knocked Loose’s new album here! (photo via: merchnow.com)
Titus Andonicus played the Mill in Iowa City on Sunday, September 25th.
Radiohead has released their first album since 2011, and I am internally screaming. Read about it all here.
Yacht performed at Gabes in Iowa City, Iowa on April 7th, 2016 with opening acts Cubicle and Utopia Park at Mission Creek.
Wander, the newest record for PA’s Infinity Tree is a small collection of pure joy indie rock. (Photo credit: Alison Schwebach)
The new album by Archy Marshall (also known as King Krule) entitled “A New Place 2 Drown” is dark, electronic, and awesome.
Read the review about this “Beast” of an album by Pearl and the Beard. (Picture via pledgemusic.com)
KRUI’s own Erin Marshall reviews the latest installment of Iowa Public Radio’s live music program, “Java Blend.”
